REVEL is proud to partner with the Launch Team to create a SoCal group to train for the REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon to be held on October 14, 2018. Launch Team's mission is to get youth of all abilities off the couch and out running.

Training will start in mid-July. The youth will meet twice a week in Santa Monica (Wednesday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 6:30am). Parents can also sign up and join their youth at training and at the race. Parents do not need to run the same pace as their youth.

Altra, Hoka, and New Balance have donated 57 pairs of shoes that will be given to the first youth to signup (while sizes remain). The program fee is only $95 and includes:

ROCKIES Course Preview

A course strategy – and overall race strategy – is a must for optimal performance on race day. Whether this is your first REVEL Rockies race and your goal is simply to finish, or you are a veteran aiming for a PR or BQ, you should have a well-planned strategy for how you intend to manage the course!

The head coach of REVEL’s Online Coaching Program, who has run a Boston Qualifying time in all the REVEL marathons, has prepared a detailed description of the 2018 Rockies Marathon and Half-Marathon courses. Read More

Coach Paul will also be giving a detailed course description at 10:45am and 1:30pm at the expo, so stop by the expo during either of those times to get even more details and to ask your questions.

For a training plan that is designed specifically for REVEL downhill courses, consider the REVEL Online Coaching Program, which is designed by 14-time REVEL Marathon Finisher and Coach Paul Carmona, who has run multiple Boston Qualifiers on every REVEL course!

Rockies Price increase

REVEL Rockies in Denver has a $10 price increase on May 17! Rockies was the second REVEL event and runs in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Like the others, it's fast and beautiful.

Summer Youth TrainiNg in Salt Lake & Vegas

Get your youth in Salt Lake and Vegas off the coach and out running this summer with the Launch Team. Training starts mid June in 8 different convenient locations in Salt Lake and Vegas. Visit thelaunchteam.org for all the details and to sign up! Kids as young as 8 and as old as 18 have completed this program and they love it.

Downtown Portland Bus Tickets for Mt Hood

Are you staying in Portland and looking for a more convenient way to get to Mt Hood for the event? Purchase a roundtrip bus ticket and you'll be picked up and dropped off in downtown Portland. Much cheaper and more convenient than an Uber!

Bus loading will occur from 2:30 to 3am in front of DoubleTree Hotel on Saturday, July 28, 2018. These buses will take you directly to the start lines. Spectators should not take these buses as it will leave them stranded at the start line. Buses will make the return trip from the finish line to the DoubleTree every hour. Without this ticket, you will take the free bus from the event parking to the start line race morning.

Mt Charleston IS Open For Registration

The 2019 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon & Half will be taking place Saturday, April 27, 2019. It sold out last year in October, more than 6 months before the event. We are expecting the 2019 Marathon to sell out very quickly as well. As with last year, we will be reserving some spots for sponsors, charity partners, and VIP programs. These programs will be announced later.

Merchandise Highlight

You know you need a new REVEL hat or visor. And we've got your covered!

Speaking of cool headwear, GET CAUGHT by our REVEL photographers wearing any Headsweats gear at REVEL Rockies and you could win a 2019 REVEL Rockies Full Marathon Entry! Winner will be announced on June 6. Click on any photo above to purchase one of these amazing new hats.

iBody Recover will be providing services at the Expo and at the Finish line for REVEL Rockies. Don't forget to prepay at the expo or get your appointment scheduled online today. They provide many different IV hydration, cocktails, B-12 shots, ChryoSauna Therapy—basically anything you need to get ready and recover from your 13.1 or 26.2 mile race.

Scott James Sport Jewelry Partner

Regretting not starting your race charm collection sooner? No need for regret! Get started on your SJ Sport Jewelry collection HERE with our handmade, sterling silver charms & quality chains & bangles. Designed to commemorate your dedication & perseverance in every race, you won’t want to put it off any longer – you deserve this! Have an inspirational mother who loves to run? Our jewelry makes the perfect Mother’s Day Gift! For a limited time, use code MOM4THEWIN to get free shipping on your entire online order!

Team Highlight

Up and Running Again, founded in 2009, is a non profit organization who's mission is to train homeless to run half marathons. The group had 19 runners train for and run Mt Charleston! The runners enjoyed it so much they are continuing to run and train for their next race.

Intermountain Alta View Hospital

Foot & Ankle: Is it Really Just an Ankle Sprain? Would you like to know the secret solution to nearly all foot and ankle pain? Alta View Hospital has an article you should read.

Powerade

Powerade, the fuel to power through. Look for Powerade at all our REVEL Race aid stations.

Runner Highlight

How many people can claim they PR'd and BQ'd in the marathon at age 69? How many 69's are out doing speed work at the track to get there? Sue Landa can. She came all the way from Georgia to the run the REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, and she nailed it. But not without a lot of preparation to get there.

REVEL Mt Charleston Winners

REVEL Mt Charleston was held on April 28, 2018 in Las Vegas and it did not disapoint. Over 30% of the participants qualified for the Boston Marathon despite warmer than normal temperatures. Can you say "Fast and Beautiful"?

Male Half WinnerJJ Santana1:06:10

Female Half WinnerSylvia Bedford1:15:42

Male Marathon WinnerIan Sharman2:24:20

Female Marathon WinnerSelina Sekulic2:43:31

Half Team WinnerMCL Run Club1:33:22

Marathon Team WinnerLA Team International2:59:09

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Kim Bloomquist who ran the 2018 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Kim, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

After a long day of travel yesterday, we are finally home! I probably could have floated all the way back to Georgia on a runners HIGH! I am not even sure where to begin. But FIRST of all, thank you! I must confess that when I have done previous marathons, I had simple goals: "to finish and to finish upright." So those were my goals and I was okay with them. But with this race, I wanted a goal time and a training plan. And thats what your online coaching gave me. I wanted a PR and a good run (Marine Corps Marathon 2017 was such a disaster for me) - - so I also began thinking this Mt. Charleston run would be a revenge race to get back confidence, and feel at 69, I could do a marathon again. Your online program tailored to my goal was a challenge to me: getting the miles in, the speed work, learning a lot of track terminology, figuring out how to actually do the speed, pace, etc. workouts, understanding the videos, the whys of a workout, etc.

But you were always an email away and prompt to respond to my questions and when I needed clarifications. I needed the accountability on the training calendar to record what I had done - and see were I needed to go as well as see what I had NOT accomplished. The biggest change for me in this marathon training is ACTUALLY doing the speed work on the track. I HATE track runs, but in this program I got a HUGE satisfaction of nailing a time and completing the speed work. I was the silver haired geek on the track with a clear mailing tape laminated" wristband with spilts printed on the band and smiled when I nailed it!

I have to do most of my running alone and am self motivated, which is a big reason your training plan worked for me. Particularly, these past 2 months I have really tried to stick with the plan. The last track work before race doing the 24 X 400m, I hit all my goals and then some. It really gave me the confidence I needed before the race. I knew by last week, training is toast and nothing I did would make me get to my goal faster. There is so many variables that go into a marathon, and I also worked REALLY hard on my nutrition and hydration plan. The fueling has hurt me sooo many times, even during half marathons. I nailed the nutrition this time, which is HUGE for me. I also drank water/electrolytes as much as I could, but probably could have done more - -but hydration was great on the course.

All your advice was right on! I felt like I knew the course after your power point and then drove it the day before the race. Loved how you broke it into segments (which I wrote on my hand in magic marker!) The las 5 miles were brutal - -HEAT, QUADS, TIRED!! etc. You know what I mean! But I PUSHED for that PR!

AND: I HIT my GOAL! So thrilled for a PR - - - and the "cherry on top" is the BQ, which surprised even me. So, which leads me to more comments:) I know Boston is has a different registration/acceptance for BQ times (than other races.) Do you think my 9 minute cushion might get me there? If so, sign me up for Revel Boston 2019! I would love to be part of another online coaching program of yours. If ever need recommendations, Ill be happy to recommend. I love to cheerlead programs that excellent as well as the support for the program.

Any hints on recovery (Ha! Ha!).my quads hate me and I have lots of stairs in my 70 year old house. I go backwards down the stairs and I guess recovery will be when I can go forward down the steps!

So nice to meet you and Katie and become a runner in the Revel Program! Cannot that you enough for the support and belief that I could make my GOAL!